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Bearcat
I have an OM 22lr single six, 6.5" barrel, three screw, unconverted that I recently bought at a gun show. I was looking only for a shooter and this one was not perfect but it seemed to fit the bill. I was actually looking for a shorter barrel OM but could find none. This SS was priced right, so I bought it. I noticed once I got it home while I was cleaning it up that it had a D prefix before the serial number. Apparently, this means that the factory made two guns with the same serial number and hand stamped one of them with a D. It seems that not a lot of SS's have this notation and to some this is more collectable than others.
I am not a collector - just a shooter. I would prefer to have a shorter barrel gun and had planned on either replacing the barrel or cutting it down. I was also going to either polish the frame or replace it with a nicer one, then reblue the whole gun. However, after doing more research, and after hearing the input from a few fine folks here, I decided rather than work this one over immediately, I would post it here. I would hate to deface something that someone may consider collectable.
All I am asking for in trade is another Single Six in a shorter barrel length. I would rather trade than sell at this time. My preference in trade is an old model - I like the aspects of fixed sights. It also doesn't have to be a perfect single six either. Actually I prefer getting something with a little "personality." I am not looking to make a profit here, just make two people happy if I can.
About the gun. It looks like it was used for what it was made for - carried around and shot. It is not worn out by any means but it is certainly not NIB.
Cons: There is holster wear on the bluing. The bluing is a little thin in some areas and the grip frame has some nicks in it. The cylinder is a little off color and looks to have been touched up at some point. It also looks like someone touched up the cylinder frame right behind the cylinder and the front of the barrel where the holster rubbed.
Pros: It is a good shooter. The action is smooth and unconverted. The cylinder is original to the gun and has the last three digits of the serial numbers etched on the front. The grips are in good shape and I assume they are original to the gun although I can't guarantee it. It is clean inside and out. I currently have a new alloy ERH on it that I had laying around because the old one had the finish worn through in places. I can certainly include that in the trade if you are interested.
The pictures should bear out most of what I said but if you have ANY questions let me know. Again, this may not be worth anyone's time, but I thought I would throw it out there and see if there is any interest. If not, I will do a little personalizing and make it my own.
If you need any more pictures, let me know.
Craig
I am not a collector - just a shooter. I would prefer to have a shorter barrel gun and had planned on either replacing the barrel or cutting it down. I was also going to either polish the frame or replace it with a nicer one, then reblue the whole gun. However, after doing more research, and after hearing the input from a few fine folks here, I decided rather than work this one over immediately, I would post it here. I would hate to deface something that someone may consider collectable.
All I am asking for in trade is another Single Six in a shorter barrel length. I would rather trade than sell at this time. My preference in trade is an old model - I like the aspects of fixed sights. It also doesn't have to be a perfect single six either. Actually I prefer getting something with a little "personality." I am not looking to make a profit here, just make two people happy if I can.
About the gun. It looks like it was used for what it was made for - carried around and shot. It is not worn out by any means but it is certainly not NIB.
Cons: There is holster wear on the bluing. The bluing is a little thin in some areas and the grip frame has some nicks in it. The cylinder is a little off color and looks to have been touched up at some point. It also looks like someone touched up the cylinder frame right behind the cylinder and the front of the barrel where the holster rubbed.
Pros: It is a good shooter. The action is smooth and unconverted. The cylinder is original to the gun and has the last three digits of the serial numbers etched on the front. The grips are in good shape and I assume they are original to the gun although I can't guarantee it. It is clean inside and out. I currently have a new alloy ERH on it that I had laying around because the old one had the finish worn through in places. I can certainly include that in the trade if you are interested.
The pictures should bear out most of what I said but if you have ANY questions let me know. Again, this may not be worth anyone's time, but I thought I would throw it out there and see if there is any interest. If not, I will do a little personalizing and make it my own.
If you need any more pictures, let me know.
Craig
